Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (’14), recently became the 46th president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Hutchinson, a Democrat, succeeds Republican Senator
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Sonni Williams (’99) Installed as Korean American Bar Association Board Member
Sonni Choi Williams (‘99) was installed as a board member of the Korean American Bar Association Installation on Friday, September 21, 2018. KABA of Chicago
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Laura Alms (’12) joins Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.
Laura Alms (’12) has joined Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, a full-service creditors’ rights law firm in Chicago, IL. Laura handles consumer collections matters,
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Judge Marsalek (’89) Elected President, Illinois Judges Foundation
Judge Diann Marsalek (’89) of the Circuit Court of Cook County was elected President of the Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF), which is the charitable arm
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Judge Snyder (’88) Elected President, Illinois Judges Association
Judge James E. Snyder (’88) of the Circuit Court of Cook County was elected President of the Illinois Judges Association. The IJA consists of over
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Judge Betar (’92) Elected to Illinois Judges Foundation Board
Judge Michael Betar (’92) of the 19th Judicial Circuit was elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF), which is the
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Kenya Jenkins Wright (’03) Named a “40 Under 40”
Kenya Jenkins Wright (’03) was selected as a 2018 recipient of the National Bar Association “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates” Award. The awards recognize
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Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) Presents at Global Sports Summit
Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) was a featured speaker at the 2018 Global Sports Summit. Jeff’s presentation, “The Rise of Franchise Valuations in a Legalized Gambling
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Dean Falkoff Featured on WGN’s Legal Face-Off Hosted by Rich Lenkov (’95)
Associate Dean Marc Falkoff was featured on WGN’s Legal Face-Off on August 16, 2018. The radio show is hosted by alumnus Rich Lenkov (’95) who
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Cherilyn Murer (’78) Named Woman of Influence
Cherilyn Murer (’78) was named a Women of Influence by the Chicago Business Journal for her impact in her profession and community. The 37
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Tom Chan (’10) Named IDES Acting General Counsel
Tom Chan (’10) has been named Acting Chief General Counsel of the Illinois Department of Employment Security effective August 1, 2018, following the retirement of
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NIU Law to Launch Prisoners’ Rights Program
Northern Illinois University law students will have another opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience when they represent prisoners in federal court beginning this fall. On
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